Marine Le Pen Sentenced to House Arrest, 2027 Bid Uncertain

Marine Le Pen has been placed under house arrest and barred from holding public office following a court ruling over alleged misuse of European Parliament funds. The judgment concerns purported fake jobs between 2004 and 2016 and could jeopardise her planned presidential campaign for April‑May 2027. Le Pen denies wrongdoing, asserting her party acted in good faith. The case underscores heightened scrutiny of French politicians ahead of the next election cycle.